Be Mumbaikar - The Mumbai Vocab Guide - Part 2

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BE MUMBAIKAR! Thakela (adjective) – refers to someone/something which is of no use, falls below expectations, lack lustre or is sub-standard Usage: Yeh naya hero itna thakela hai; chhota bachcha bhi usse better acting kar sakta hai. The Mumbaiya vocab guide #4

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Thakela (adjective) – refers to someone/something which is of no use, falls below expectations, lack lustre or is sub-standard Usage:Yeh naya hero itna thakela hai; chhota bachcha bhi usse better acting kar sakta hai.

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Jhol-master (adjective) – refers to someone who is an expert at fooling people and manipulating situationsUsage:Ramesh was such a jhol-master in college. He had a new formula for copying in the exams, each time.

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Shaanpatti (noun): refers to the act of knowing everything and being over-smart

Usage:Zyaada shaanpatti mat kar warna problem mein phans jaayega!

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Daring (noun): refers to the quality of being bold, audacious and fearless

Usage:Uska daring dekha kya? Third floor se kood gaya!

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Jhabroo (adj.): refers to overt bling or over the top nature (esp. appearance) of any object/person/idea

Usage:Itne jhabroo kapde pehenke mat jao varna kutte peechhe bhagenge! ;P

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